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Tai Chi Bali Certification Courses Practice together in friendship and harmony Work hard to improve your skills Carry forward the great tradition of Qi Gong & Tai Chi Chuan with modesty and respect CERTIFICATION COURSES Private Courses in Qi Gong & Tai Chi Chuan Copyright © TAI CHI BALI 2020 www.taichibali.com CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Core Concepts of Taoist Healing Arts Course Overview Dave West - Instructor Profile Difference between Tai Chi & Qi Gong Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan How It Works Disclaimer COURSE DETAILS (1) Qi Gong Foundation Course (2) Tai Chi Foundation Course (3) Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Form Course Part I (4) Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Form Course Part II (5) Tai Chi Pushing Hands Course * (6) Tai Chi Teacher Training 20 Hours Certification Course * (7) Tai Chi Teacher Training 200 Hours (6-in-1) Certification Course * (8) Tai Chi Teacher Training 100 Hours Advanced Certification Course (9) Tai Chi Yang Style Sword Foundation Course (10) Tai Chi Yang Style 32 Sword Form Course (11) Tai Chi Traditional Yang 85 Hand Form Course (12) Tai Chi Traditional Yang 54 Sword Form Course PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE 3 Principles of Yin & Yang 5 Regulators of the Energetic System 5 Fundamentals of Qi Circulation 10 Principles of Yang Chengfu 20 Guidelines for Practice Essential Reading Important Chinese Terms COPYRIGHT © TAI CHI BALI 2020 WWW.TAICHIBALI.COM 2 太 氣 极 功 拳 夫 CORE CONCEPTS OF TAOIST HEALING ARTS Taoist Healing Arts began in ancient China over 5000 years ago and are the origin of Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Taoist Healing Arts were first practiced by mountain hermits who lived in health and harmony with the natural world, and the consciousness that guides nature. Through their deep understanding of the cycles and energy patterns of earth and sky, they discovered the healing power of nature, and developed a self-renewing method for daily practice that tunes the body, breath and mind, and brings them into unity. Core concepts of Taoist Healing Arts include: THE NATURAL WAY (TAO) Tao is the natural way of living in harmony with the wisdom of nature and the laws of the universe. It is a physical and spiritual path nourished by nature for balancing body and mind. The Taoist journey of personal transformation celebrates each moment as an opportunity to honour all life, to appreciate the beauty and power of the universe, and to accept all that comes to us with an open and loving heart. Tao can only be experienced though personal practice, not through words or intellect. The Tao of Attainment (Te) The virtuous way – virtues and latent powers attained or inherited by one who lives in harmony with the Tao including naturalness, health, longevity, happiness, humility, compassion, wisdom, healing and psychic abilities – accumulated experience that leads to better quality of life and a profound sense of belonging in the world The Tao of Energy (Qi) The energetic way – vital life force energy found in all beings in the universe including the sun, moon, stars, oceans, rivers, rocks, plants, animals and humans – health is the abundance and flow of energy between humans (internal life force energy) and nature (environmental life force energy) – sickness is the disruption in the flow of energy between humans and nature The Tao of Change (Yin Yang) The changing way – interdependent energies in constant change found throughout nature – adapting to change by understanding complementary opposites – energetic reversal through mutual cooperation The Tao of Effortlessness (Wu Wei) The effortless way – effortless action without force or conflict – flowing with the current of nature – allowing things to happen in their own natural time – non-resistance The Tao of Simplicity (Su) The simple way – uncomplicated living – nature and human nature in the raw – your original true nature free from desire and egotism The Tao of Spontaneity (Zifa) The spontaneous way – unrestricted by dogma and rules – living in the moment free of memories, associations and expectations The Tao of Moderation (Zhong Yong) The middle way – maintaining equilibrium – no excess, no deficiency – balance of activity and inactivity, sound and silence, community and solitude, technology and nature The Tao of Tranquillity (Ningjing) The peaceful way – tranquil contemplation – observing nature with a quiet mind free of preoccupations and worries – neutralizing the emotions – forgive and forget the past – opening yourself up to the beauty of nature COPYRIGHT © TAI CHI BALI 20 20 WWW.TAICHIBALI.COM 3 COURSE OVERVIEW Welcome to TAI CHI BALI Taoist Healing Arts Centre. We specialize in Private Courses and Mountain Retreats in Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Ji Quan) and Qi Gong (Chi Kung). Our Mountain Retreats and Private Courses are based on international recognised health meditation exercise that integrate mind and body for health, relaxation, and spiritual growth, where you can discuss your health concerns and receive a personalized training program and suggestions to help you grow and improve over time. We specialize in Taoist philosophy – the path of living in harmony with nature, to improve your overall health and well-being, activate the qi energy and blood circulation in your body, helping to stimulate your immune system, strengthen your internal organs, and give you abundant energy. Classes include training in Nei Gong (yin – internal cultivation) and Wai Gong (yang – external manifestation) – which include gentle stretching, breathing exercises, energy meditations and relaxed martial art movements. Our Certification Courses build your training and experience towards the 200 Hours Tai Chi Teacher Training Certificate, which focuses on how to teach the Tai Chi 24 Hand Forms and supporting Qi Gong warm-ups. The purpose of certification is to ensure that all students have attained the virtue, skill and knowledge necessary to practice all program elements safely and effectively, and carry forward the great tradition of Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan with modesty and respect. You can have 1 or 2 people for the price listed below but you need to bring your own friend to accomp any you. Beginners are welcome. PRIVATE CLASS (5-7pm Monday to Friday) Private Class - 2 HOURS PRIVATE CLASS USD 80 - Private consultation & training CERTIFICATION PRIVATE COURSE (9am-1pm Monday to Friday) www.taichibali.com/private -course/ COURSE 01 - Qi Gong Foundation Course - Beginner Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 COURSE 02 - Tai Chi Foundation Course - Beginner Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 COURSE 03 - Tai Chi 24 Hand Form Part I (Form 1-12) - Intermediate Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 COURSE 04 - Tai Chi 24 Hand Form Part II (Form 13-24) - Intermediate Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 COURSE 05 - Tai Chi Pushing Hands Course - Intermediate Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 * COURSE 06 - Tai Chi 20 Hours Teacher Training Course - Advanced Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 * COURSE 07 - Tai Chi 200 Hours Teacher Training Course (6-in-1) - Advanced Level 200 Hours (6 weeks) USD 3800 * COURSE 08 - Tai Chi 100 Hours Advanced Teacher Training Course - Advanced Level 100 Hours (3 weeks) USD 1900 COURSE 09 - Tai Chi Sword Foundation Course - Intermediate Level 20 Hours (5 days) USD 650 COURSE 10 - Tai Chi 32 Sword Form Course - Advanced Level 60 Hours (3 weeks) USD 1900 COURSE 11 - Tai Chi Traditional Yang 85 Hand Form Course - Advanced Level 80 Hours (4 weeks) USD 2500 COURSE 12 - Tai Chi Traditional Yang 54 Sword Form Course - Advanced Level 80 Hours (4 weeks) USD 2500 MOUNTAIN RETREAT www.taichibali.com/mountain-retreat/ 5 DAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT - 1 person private room USD900 - 2 person sharing room USD1250 - Beginner Level 12 Hours Basic Training 7 DAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT - 1 person private room USD1250 - 2 person sharing room USD1850 - Intermediate Level 20 Hours Certification 21 DAY MOUNTAIN RETREAT - 1 person private room USD3200 - 2 person sharing room USD4200 - Intermediate Level 100 Hours Certification TRAINING SCHEDULE All Mountain Retreats take place at our retreat hotel in Munduk North Bali. Classes are 9-11am and 5-7pm with a Forest Walk 11-1pm. All Private Courses take place at the Tai Chi Bali Healing Arts Centre in the rice fields near Tanah Lot, South Bali next. We have a large indoor area for Tai Chi and Qi Gong training and a large 2nd floor sun lounge for sunrise and sunset practice. All Private Courses take place from Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm with a 15 minute juice break at 11am. All Private Courses are 1-to-1 with British instructor Dave West and must be completed within the specified number of days/weeks. 2 Hour Private Class is available from 5 to 7pm. There are no classes on Saturday and Sunday. ACCOMMODATION & MEALS Mountain Retreat price includes transport, accommodation and breakfast. Private Course price does not include transport, accommodation and meal. Please make your own arrangements according to your budget. There are several mid-range hotels in Kedungu, Tanah Lot and Yeh Gangga areas of Tabanan, South Bali, with prices ranging from USD 20 to USD 200 per night including breakfast, and also a few budget hotels and homestay rooms from USD 10 to USD 20 per night with long stay discounts. Local Restaurants are delicious and inexpensive. LOCATION www.taichibali.com/location/ No.8 Jalan Banteng II, Bengkel/Tampih, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82115 Indonesia (South Coast Bali). APPLICATIONS For all courses please email your preferred dates, and wait for our reply before making your payment. CONTACT www.taichibali.com/contact-us/ Tel: +6281236467324 Email: [email protected] TERMS & CONDITIONS www.taichibali.com/terms-conditions/ ▪ All courses and retreats require advanced payment at least 60 days before your booking date to ensure availability. ▪ We do not reserve dates. Your booking is confirmed as soon as we receive your payment.
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